Source: SKY_Sports
Campbell move shocks Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has expressed his surprise at Sol Campbell's move to League Two side Notts County.
Campbell spent five years at the Gunners, winning the Premier League twice and the FA Cup three times during his stay.
Now Wenger claims that the 34-year-old, who has never played for a side outside the Premier League, may struggle to adapt to life in the fourth tier of English football.
The Frenchman remained doubtful over Campbell's decision and also hinted that money could have been the motivating factor behind the move.
"It was a surprise, because of the level Notts County play at. That shows you as well how much financial potential Notts County has suddenly," Wenger said.
"In May, did you expect Sol to go to Notts County? Certainly not.
"Time will show if it is a good move for him. It depends what is in his mind, if it is purely a football move or if it is a long-term move that he wants to be involved afterwards as a coach.
"Maybe it can be a good decision if he wants to build something on the longer term. On the short term, he will suffer a bit because he is used to top-level football.
"When you move down, it is always difficult to cope mentally."
Another of Campbell's former managers, Harry Redknapp, admitted he was shocked to see the centre-back accept the Magpies' offer.
Redknapp stated that if he was not at Spurs, where Campbell has a tumultuous past, he would have wasted no time in snapping up the former England international.
"If I was at any other Premier League club and wasn't at Tottenham I would have taken Sol Campbell no problem at all. I think he is still a fantastic player," he said.
"In my opinion he's still in the top six central defenders in the Premier League so for Notts County to get him in that division is incredible."
